Blogging about Faith, Labyrinths, Mental Illness, and More
Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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● Featured Article
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For at least twenty years, I have enjoyed walking labyrinths. Labyrinths are maze-like structures that have been used as spiritual tools for centuries. For the past nine years, I’ve been walking labyrinths throughout the northeastern United States, and blogging about them. To learn more about labyrinths, check out this page…
● Latest Articles
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Speed Enforced by Aircraft
Ever notice those signs on the road that say, “Speed Enforced by Aircraft”? The Pinewood Men have. Check it out. https://player.vimeo.com/video/300630031 Enforcement from Pete…
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Cheating in Movember
So the picture above is of me today, November 21. Look how luxuriant and thick that moustache is. Not bad for three weeks of growth,…
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Praying Together About the Things We Can’t Talk About
We are living in very polarizing times today. In the United States, it has become increasingly difficult to hold a conversation about a political topic…
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The Beginning of the Birth Pangs
This is an adapted form of the sermon I preached this morning. The gospel text was Mark 13:1-8. I also referred to the other readings…
● About Me
I’m Michael, the author of this blog. I search for meaning through walking labyrinths, through exploring my Christian faith and my experience of depression, through preaching, and through writing about it for you.
